4X4 News

HEMI V8 returns to Australia in Ram 2500 Warlock
The HEMI V8 is back in Australia, with Ram reviving the iconic petrol V8 in its Heavy Duty range with a new off-road-inspired 2500 Warlock

Hydrogen-powered HiLux confirmed for production in 2028
Toyota Europe has confirmed its hydrogen-powered Hilux will enter production in 2028, with a 300kW fuel-cell system and more than 400km of targeted range

BYD Shark recall affects 32,009 variants in Australia
More than 32,000 BYD Sharks are being recalled over a spare wheel cable that could fail

MGU9 EV specs released, Australia gets it first
MG has released key specs for its new electric ute, with Australia first to get the MGU9 EV

JAC Hunter PHEV Cab Chassis confirmed for Australia in 2027
JAC is adding a work-ready Cab Chassis to its Hunter PHEV range in 2027

30 years of Aussie engineering: Premcar celebrates a major milestone
Premcar celebrates 30 years of Australian vehicle engineering and manufacturing

Thousands of Australian seatbelt fines caught up in AI camera blunder
Around 13,000 Canberra seatbelt fines are in doubt after an administrative error left AI traffic cameras operating without the correct legal authorisation

Can you guess which state has Australia’s worst car theft problem?
New insurance data reveals one state is being hit harder than anywhere else, with more than 12,300 car theft and break-in claims costing insurers $244 million in the past year

Ford Bronco confirmed for Australia in 2027: but it’s not the Bronco we really want!
Ford Australia gave us a teaser of the Bronco coming to Australia but it’s not the T6-based sixth generation Bronco we’d love to see

Toyota takes aim at LandCruiser thieves with new security upgrade
Toyota has launched a $1735 factory-approved secondary immobiliser for current-generation LandCruiser 300 and Prado 250 models

HiLux almost doubles Ranger in huge August sales result
HiLux sales almost doubled Ranger’s in August as the 4×4 market shifts and EV sales surge

Mitsubishi confirms Australian pricing and specs for new Pajero
The all-new Pajero will return to Australian showrooms before the end of the year, priced from $68,490

Yakima’s LockNLoad Platform is up for anything
Yakima’s next-generation LockNLoad Platform is built for whatever your next adventure throws at it

All-new Mitsubishi Pajero makes global debut
The iconic nameplate returns, with an Australian launch on the way

BLUETTI FridgePower launches in Australia with 2016Wh capacity
BLUETTI’s FridgePower has landed in Australia after raising $2.2 million through Kickstarter

JAC Hunter PHEV gets Australian-tuned dynamics ahead of launch
The JAC Hunter PHEV has undergone local vehicle dynamics tuning ahead of its Australian launch in Q3 2026

BYD Mako revealed as PHEV ute to sit below Shark
BYD has revealed a new plug-in hybrid ute in Brazil, adding a car-based pickup to its range alongside the larger Shark

RAM 1500 recalled over potential seat-belt defect
RAM 1500 owners face a recall over a potential second-row seat belt defect affecting 1262 MY2026 vehicles in Australia

2027 Nissan Patrol starts under $100K as Y63 prices and specs confirmed
The all-new Nissan Patrol has been priced for Australia, with the Y63 range opening below $100K

Viral beach rollover is a timely warning for 4WD drivers
Viral K’gari rollover footage shows how quickly a fishtailing 4WD can tip on sand, and why smooth inputs and sensible speeds matter

ARB reveals slowdown in Australian 4×4 accessory market
ARB’s accessory sales are down, but new HiLux and Ranger Super Duty fitment rates suggest 4×4 owners are still spending

Ram TRX returning to Australia with supercharged V8
Ram’s supercharged V8 performance pick-up is coming back to Australia, with the renamed TRX SRT due in showrooms from early 2027

Chinese electric SUV brand iCAUR confirms V25 for Australia
Chinese electric SUV brand iCAUR will launch in Australia in 2027, with the rugged V25 confirmed as its first model

2027 Mitsubishi Pajero reveal date confirmed
The new-gen Pajero will make its global debut in September, ahead of its showroom arrival by the end of 2026